Deferential
Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Favorable and deferential are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Favorable" instead an adjective "Deferential".
Favorable
Favorable adjective - Expressing approval.
Deferential and favorable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deferential" instead an adjective "Favorable".
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